2019 Trip

[AnglerJake]

Good morning! Due to various reasons, I am looking for a drive-in trip sometime in mid August or mid September, 2019, rather than a fly-in. There will be my two brothers in law, one of their 12 year old boys, and myself. We are looking for someplace that is not a large resort. We would need a housekeeping cabin and a couple boats and motors. Looking more for numbers rather than trophies. Walleye would be number one target followed by northern. Smallmouth bass would be a bonus. Coming from central Indiana, so 16 hour or so drive. Any recommendations will be appreciated. I have looked at the Dominion Lake Outpost with Discovery Lake Lodge near Sioux Lookout, Prairie Bee Outpost and Happy Day Lodge near Chapleau. Any experience with any of these? Thanks!

[chris.brock]

I think the fishing in the Sioux Lookout area would be far better than the Chapleau stuff. I have fished Happy Day a few times.

[AnglerJake]

Thank you, Chris. How was Happy Day?

[chris.brock]

It was ok, but not great. I went 3 or 4 times.

If the drive distance is about the same for you, I'd be looking NW of Thunder Bay instead of Chapleau.

[porkpie]

I sent you a PM.

[limeyangler]

Why not try the mid section of Lac Seul? There is a small outfitter called William's Lake Lodge that would suit your needs perfectly. I fish this area a lot as I live an hour drive away. Trophy walleye, Numbers of fish too,  and in mid September the bass are on fire! 

http://www.williamslakelodge.net/pdf/WLL Brochure 2012.pdf

I don't have any connection to the camp I just fish in the same area , there is a larger camp there too called Silver Water Wheel, but I've heard it's pricey and also its a fairly large camp which you say you don't want.

 

Here are a few videos of me up at William's bay  at the time of year you are thinking about going

 

Edited August 3, 2018 by limeyangler

[AnglerJake]

Thanks! I will be checking some of these out.